Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 55% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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Reviewers love how easily it manages debug logs and repeatedly call out the developer's fast, helpful responses, with a few asking for extra features they'd still like added.

1. ★★★★★ Julian Song

   4mo ago

   Huge thanks Bowo for creating this plugin! Debug Log Manager makes troubleshooting WordPress issues so much easier. Being able to access and clear logs right from the admin area is a lifesaver. Highly recommended!

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2. ★★★★★ roadlink

   6mo ago

   This is really cool plugin and developer is very fast

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3. ★★★★★ Anonymous

   9mo ago

   Great plugin. There are probably some more features that would be good additions but it’s already something that I install on every site.

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4. ★★★★★ Michael Kupietz

   12mo ago

   I’d like to see some additional features, and will be making feature requests, but it already deserves five stars anyway, for two reasons: First, it already adds much-needed, very convenient functionality that should have been in WP by default. I’ll be keeping this in my arsenal. Second, the developer was extremely responsive, when I reported some problems in the support forum, he was very quickly active in responding, discussing, and working on them.

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5. ★★★★★ Christine

   12mo ago

   It is so easy to debug with this plugin. Turn on and off whenever you want, find specific errors and have a clear overview. Also I like the feature not to have the usual debug location so it makes it harder for bots to find it.Also I had a request and it was solved within only one day! AWESOME WORK! Thank you so much!

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6. ★★★★★ tldw

   1.2y ago

   This has saved much time debugging. Great plugin.

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7. ★★★★★ mroesele

   1.3y ago

   Nice and small plugin that really improves debugging recurring problems. Also, the author is very helpful and responded quickly after reporting a problem.

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8. ★★★★★ pallllap

   1.3y ago

   This plugin is great for securing your site’s error log and for easily seeing the error log’s contents. The dev is also quick to respond, helpful, and friendly. Some advice to prospective users: After you install this but before you do anything else, be sure you can get into your site’s file manager using something other than your WordPress dashboard, and be certain you know the filename of where this plugin keeps its debug log (which is here: /wp-content/uploads/debug-log/randomized_log_file_name.log). That way, if your site has a critical error, you’ll be able to access the error log’s contents to see what caused the critical error.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 2.5.2 Added mechanism to prevent memory exhaustion error when parsing a large debug.log file. Props to @lbdesign for reporting this issue. 2.5.2
2. — Version 2.5.1 Security: Hardened unauthenticated log_js_errors AJAX endpoint against log injection (CVE-2026-9016). Added same-site Origin/Referer validation, rate limiting, stricter field sanitization, fixed [DLM JS] log prefix, capa 2.5.1
3. — Version 2.5.0 Added a mechanism that automatically limit / trims the debug.log file size so it never grows larger than the available memory. Props to @kham7236 for reporting the “allowed memory size exhausted” error that prompted this 2.5.0
4. — Version 2.4.3 Rename constants used in DLM to prevent conflict with similar constant names in the Download Monitor plugin. Props to Nicolas C. for reporting the issue. 2.4.3
5. — Version 2.4.2 Additional measure to fix PHP fatal error that occurs in a certain scenario. Props to Michael K. for reporting the issue in detail. 2.4.2
6. — Version 2.4.1 Fixed PHP fatal error that occurs in a certain scenario. Props to Pedro and @guytimes for reporting the issue in detail here and here . 2.4.1

9 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 5.3 Debug Log Manager <= 2.5.0 - Unauthenticated Improper Output Neutralization for Logs via log_js_errors AJAX Action ↗
   2026-06-05 CVE-2026-9016 Improper Output Neutralization for Logs Affects <= 2.5.0 Patched in 2.5.1
2. High · 7.2 Debug Log Manager <= 2.3.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2025-04-18 CVE-2025-3809 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 2.3.4 Patched in 2.3.5
3. High · 7.2 Debug Log Manager <= 2.3.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2025-04-17 CVE-2025-32613 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 2.3.4 Patched in 2.3.5
4. Medium · 5.4 Debug Log Manager <= 2.3.1 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2024-06-03 CVE-2024-35669 Missing Authorization Affects <= 2.3.1 Patched in 2.3.2
5. Medium · 4.3 Debug Log Manager <= 2.3.1 - Missing Authorization via toggle_debugging ↗
   2024-04-29 CVE-2024-33915 Missing Authorization Affects <= 2.3.1 Patched in 2.3.2
6. High · 7.2 Debug Log Manager <= 2.3.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-04-16 CVE-2024-32582 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 2.3.1 Patched in 2.3.2
7. Medium · 5.3 Debug Log Manager <= 2.2.2 - Directory Listing to Sensitive Information Disclosure ↗
   2023-12-13 CVE-2023-6383 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 2.2.2 Patched in 2.3.0
8. Medium · 4.3 Debug Log Manager <= 2.2.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗
   2023-11-29 CVE-2023-5772 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Affects <= 2.2.1 Patched in 2.2.2
9. Medium · 4.3 Debug Log Manager <= 2.2.1 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2023-11-23 CVE-2023-6136 Missing Authorization Affects <= 2.2.1 Patched in 2.2.2

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Translated into 9 languages, 8 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2025-07-13 9K+ → 10K+ up after 1 days in tier
2. 2025-07-12 10K+ → 9K+ down after 1 days in tier
3. 2025-07-11 9K+ → 10K+ up after 37 days in tier
4. 2025-06-04 8K+ → 9K+ up after 31 days in tier
5. 2025-05-04 7K+ → 8K+ up after 37 days in tier
6. 2025-03-28 6K+ → 7K+ up after 58 days in tier
7. 2025-01-29 5K+ → 6K+ up after 11 days in tier
8. 2025-01-18 6K+ → 5K+ down after 2 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Debug This 2K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags C
• Ray 500+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags B
• A Asset Queue Manager 200+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags D
• Variable Inspector 100+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A
• Simple System Status 100+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags D
• Developer Debug Tools 100+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A

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Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors: 10K+ active installs, 5.0★ (25 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/debug-log-manager